Many owners make the mistake in thinking that just
letting the dog out in the yard or arranging a play date is sufficient exercise.
Do
n't let the dog out when he's whining or crying — this teaches him these behaviors get him out and will encourage him to do them.
Try not to teach your dog that crying will automatically gain freedom
by letting the dog out (of its pen or crate) when it cries.
If it's not possible to be home during the day then consider paying a dog walker or a neighbor to come over and
let the dog out during the day.
We tend to
always let our dogs out in male / female or male / male pairs as long as there aren't females in heat and they do just fine.
But don't forget to keep practicing the drill from time to time, and don't
ever let your dog out of the seated position while you are answering the door.
Owners with dog doors are able to relax, knowing they don't have to rush home to
let the dog out since he can handle it himself.
We were also able to get up first thing in the morning and
let the dog out because their is a gate right beside our bedroom to the back yard.
If there are no other health problems found, you will simply need to adjust your schedule to
let your dog out for «potty breaks» more often.
I think it is OK to leave a dog in a crate overnight, so long as someone is home to
let the dog out if it has to potty.
If you need to
let your dog out during the night, turn on the patio lights first and scan the yard visually before letting releasing him.
Let your dog out in the garden for more exercise and playtime or keep him out of the bedroom at night.
Toads come out in wet weather and when it's dark, so be especially careful when
letting your dog out at these times.
I didn't want to hurt their feelings so I cleaned up my feet and the floor and then
let the dogs out so they could go to the bathroom there.
Whether I've been out for awhile or just made a quick trip to the
yard letting the dogs out, I want to be able to be able to get out of my boots quickly and try to remember warm sunny thoughts about my vacations during the summer.
The paper method is really only good for owners who have difficulty
regularly letting their dog out, or who have small dogs that remain mostly indoors and are able to toilet in a designated location indoors.
I was concerned that her skin would get irritated but I continued this for approx 3 - 4 weeks with no improvement (please note, I have a neighbor who is retired and would come here every day and
let the dog out around noon but she'd still mess before I'd get home at 5).
You must be able, initially, to come home (or have someone come home) and
let the dog out midday until it can get used to an 8 hour schedule.
Italian Greyhound owners figure out ways to come home for lunch or hire a dog walker to
let their dogs out partway through the day.
It's part of my routine to get up,
let the dogs out while my coffee brews, let them back in and head to my desk with a big cup of coffee to see what blogging wisdom is waiting for me on my computer.
Make the bed Open the blinds & curtains Open the kids blinds & give them their first call Let the dog out